CLEs You Actually Want to Hear

International Family Law examines how family law disputes are handled across different legal systems, cultures, and jurisdictions. Through in-depth conversations with leading international practitioners, the series explores forum selection, property and support regimes, child custody, enforcement challenges, and conflicts of law, with each discussion grounded in practical comparisons to California...

Learn what you can and cannot ask, and what to do when someone refuses to answer your deposition question. Evan Walker, of The Law Office of Evan Walker, leads this program on essential deposition skills for every attorney. From how to utilize the court reporter to using the written transcript to your full advantage, this program discusses techniques every litigator should know. Attendees will wal...

Lawyers are increasingly visible in moments of public protest, civic action, and political expression. Join law professor and ethics expert Renee Knake Jefferson for a timely and practical examination of how professional responsibility rules apply when lawyers engage in protest and other forms of public participation. This program goes beyond the question of whether lawyers may protest to explore...

In the span of 24 hours in March 2026, juries returned historic verdicts against Meta in both New Mexico and Los Angeles, reshaping what platform liability looks like in practice. Eric Goldman (Santa Clara University School of Law), Jess Miers (University of Akron School of Law), and Jeremy Rosenthal (Texas Defense Firm) break down what these decisions mean for practitioners, covering the product...

Join Michael G. Freedman (The Freedman Firm), Prof. Vince Farhat (LMU Loyola Law School), and Cassie D. Palmer (Kendall, Brill & Kelly) for a discussion of the strategic and ethical issues that arise when a defendant testifies and faces cross-examination in a criminal trial. This program will begin with a high-level overview of the Supreme Court’s recent opinion in Villarreal v. Texas and its key...

For attorneys considering a seat on the bench, understanding what the Governor's office actually looks for in a candidate can be the difference between a strong application and a missed opportunity. Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary to Governor Newsom, and Adam Hofmann, Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary, join Hon. Helen Zukin of the Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Four...

This program explores the medical foundations underlying expert testimony on cognitive impairment, the kind of grounding that litigators need before they can effectively challenge or present such evidence at trial. Sarah N. Mourra, M.D. and David W. Trader, M.D. join moderator Judge David J. Cowan to walk through the clinical landscape of cognitive impairment, from DSM-5 diagnoses, evolving termin...

Oliver Roberts, The Roberts Legal Firm, and Dean Stefanie Lindquist, WashU Law, will provide a practical, hands-on introduction to vibe coding and examine how AI-powered tools are reshaping the legal technology landscape. This program will walk through how lawyers can use modern AI systems to build, test, and refine useful legal workflows and lightweight tools without traditional coding expertise....

This presentation offers a focused overview of transfer pricing under section 482, highlighting core principles such as the arm’s‑length standard and the Best Method Rule. This presentation will also examine current developments and emerging trends shaping transfer pricing planning, compliance, and controversy.

The Writers Guild of America’s new agreement with studios and streamers signals a meaningful shift in Hollywood’s labor deal landscape. Negotiated through a more productive process than the prior cycle and its painful strike, the deal reflects an industry recalibrating in real time. Rather than a reset, this iteration fine-tunes existing terms, enhanced residuals, adjustments to minimums, and incr...

ABA Formal Opinion 518, issued by ABA Standing Committee on Ethics (Oct. 15, 2025) applies to lawyers acting as mediators and also addresses the role of attorneys in mediation. This presentation will address how Formal Opinion 518 applies to the ethics of mediation, both for mediators and attorneys practicing before them. Credits: 1.00 Hours. Credit Type: Legal Ethics. Specialty Area: Legal Malpra...

This session explores how attorneys are using AI and social media to market their services while navigating the ethical rules governing legal advertising. Join attorney Ryan Little, Little Legal, for practical strategies on leveraging AI-driven marketing tools while ensuring compliance with professional responsibility rules. Attendees will learn how to avoid misleading content, and manage risks as...

Donald M. de Camara of the Law Offices of Donald M. de Camara will walk through how long-term disability insurers assert liens against personal-injury recoveries, focusing on the "Other Income" provisions commonly buried in LTD policies. Drawing on key ERISA precedent and recent federal case law -- including Barnes v. Independent Auto Dealers Assn. H&B Plan, Aetna Health of Cal., Inc. v. Cianciull...

Join Justin Marquez, mediator at Signature Resolution, and Vedang Patel, partner at Bibiyan Law Group, for a practical discussion on securing approval of class and PAGA settlements—and avoiding the common pitfalls along the way. They will walk through the preliminary and final approval process, key considerations in drafting the scope of release, managing related litigation, and navigating issues...

All humans have implicit bias; it’s part of how we developed as a species to understand the world and protect ourselves. Looking at the reasons why implicit bias forms, executive coach and attorney Karen Morris will discuss how operating subject to our implicit biases can harm us and our colleagues. This program will examine why implicit bias diminish attorneys effectiveness in the courtroom and u...

When a single construction project spawns multiple disputes, things get complicated quickly. This program breaks down the real-world challenges of multi-track construction disputes—where litigation, arbitration, and mediation intersect. Learn how recent case law is reshaping arbitration, how some courts manage competing proceedings, and how the mediation-arbitration model can offer a smarter, more...

In litigation, negotiations, and client interactions, conflict often escalates in ways that undermine professionalism and impair judgment, increasing legal risk. This program provides attorneys with a practical framework for recognizing how conflict develops, from early signals of misalignment to moments of escalation, and what to do in real time to maintain control and effectiveness. Through real...

Robin Sax, attorney and clinical therapist at Dear Co-Parent, Hon. Joshua D. Wayser of LASC, and Anthony Storm, founding partner at Storm Palyan LLP, will explore how integrating legal and therapeutic frameworks can lead to more durable resolutions in high-conflict custody matters. Sax will draw on her dual-discipline practice to address the emotional and psychological dynamics that drive conflict...

The Pinto decision upended long-standing assumptions in California insurance litigation, directly challenging the validity of CACI 2334 and setting off a wave of change across bad faith failure-to-settle claims. In response, courts and legislators acted—producing two significant published opinions and ushering in Code of Civil Procedure § 999, which now governs pre-litigation settlement demands.

Using real-world mediation insights, MyKhanh Shelton and Stacie Hausner of ADR Services, Inc. explore how opening moves, anchoring psychology, and end-of-day strategy shape settlement outcomes in employment cases.

Steve Smith, CEO of Intelligence by Intent and AI strategy consultant, will walk transactional attorneys through the full arc of AI-assisted deal work, from early-stage contract drafting and document review to due diligence workflows and regulatory compliance checklists. Drawing on hands-on experience integrating AI into legal practice environments, Smith will cover how to evaluate and deploy AI t...

How does defendant sexual orientation affect juror decisions? Does heterosexism have significant impact on how jurors decide these cases? Does juror gender and attractiveness of defendant contribute to potential bias? This program will discuss research conducted by Forensic Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, Russ Espinoza,...

A practical, litigation-focused look at how trust administrations go wrong. This program examines the common mistakes—communication failures, poor recordkeeping, and fiduciary missteps—that lead to disputes and lawsuits, along with key strategies to prevent them.

Automated and semi-automated vehicle systems are now common across major manufacturers and they generate data that can be critical in accident investigations. In this CLE, Andrew McDevitt of Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger will examine how advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) function and the types of data they capture before, during, and after a crash. Through case examples, this program...

Attorneys often face acute professional burnout and other mental competency risks that impact them personally and affect their ability to provide competent legal representation. In this presentation, using his personal experience and research, Jim Eischen of Eischen Law Office, APC will provide education about professional burnout and recommendations to improve mental health and well-being for leg...